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Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup with Essential Oils

I love making elderberry syrup with essential oils for my family, especially during the winter months when germs seem to be on the prowl. At the beginning of our road to better health, I found myself looking for more natural alternatives to over the counter products.  In my search, I came across an article about […]

Deliciously Easy: Apples and Granola Bake Recipe

I like food and fancy but without all of the fuss and this recipe is just that…  Granola Stuffed Baked Apples is what you need in your life.  Really, you do.  This recipe is sassy but super easy and one you can make with your kiddos.  Don’t be fooled with simple though… it’s packed with […]

Emma Mae in the kitchen

She is at it again…  I can’t keep this girl out of the kitchen and frankly, I don’t want to…  This time my Emma Mae is whipping up a mean salsa for the family! I have watched Emma create in the kitchen since she was six years old y’all.  And, before you go thinking I am […]

smelly faces

  So.  We love oils.  My whole crew.  But kids are weird.  You know it.  And sometimes kids just aren’t into rolling oils on or stop, droppin’ and huffing.  I know.  I hate it, but it’s true.  I have one kid who bathes in them… One who throws themself into complete gyro-motion-hyenna-laugh at the slightest […]

rosemary baked sweet potato fries

I’ll be honest… I hated sweet potatoes.  I KNOW!  What was I thinking…  But now, ask me if I love sweet potatoes and I just might swoon at the thought of that plump little orange ball of goodness!  Seriously. I can’t get enough.  AND, they are super good for you!  They are high in vitamin […]

making your own bone broth

If you are wondering WHAT in the world is bone broth and WHY do we need it…  You have landed at the right spot. Bone broth is a simple but nutritious broth made from chicken bones.  And, let me say it is just not any ole’ bones! The bones we use come from a local […]